Bell County
Municipal Court
Salado
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Salado Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (254) 947-5060 to confirm the exact amount before submitting payment.
Standard Texas DSC fee is typically $144 for moving violations and $169 for school zone violations, but varies by court.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Valid Texas driver's license
- •Proof of insurance
- •Completed/signed Municipal Court Plea Form
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Type 3A DPS driving record
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date listed on the citation.
- •Completion window: 90 days after approval (standard Texas default — confirm with court)..
- •Mailing/physical address: 301 North Stagecoach Road, P.O. Box 219, Salado, TX 76571. Fax (254) 947-5061.
- •The online payment portal warns that paying online constitutes a finding of guilty and waives eligibility for a Driving Safety Course — do NOT pay online if you intend to request DSC.
- •DSC requests are 'Not Eligible for Online Payment' — handle via plea form / clerk.
- •Standard Texas DSC eligibility applies (valid non-CDL TX license, no DSC in prior 12 months, ineligible if 25+ over, school/construction zone, or passing a stopped school bus) — confirm with the clerk.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Salado Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (254) 947-5060 or visit www.saladotx.gov/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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